Counsel (Hybrid) - Corporate, Contracts and Real Estate Law

About the role

This hybrid position is responsible for drafting legal documents and contracts and supporting all internal areas of the company within a reasonable time frame, while maintaining the legal files and other assigned legal work. It is open to a licensed attorney in the Dominican Republic.

Key responsibilities

• Draft lease agreements, contractor agreements, fee simple purchase agreements and usufruct agreements, and prepare and review contracts while supporting negotiations.
• Provide legal advice and documents to internal departments and support corporate governance.
• Support document registration in public registries, including proceedings before the Real Estate Jurisdiction, and maintain matter trackers, the contract repository and reports.
• Prepare site reports, letters of intent and contracts, and obtain certificates, permits and authorizations from environmental, municipal, aeronautics and fire authorities.
• Perform and coordinate notarial and registry procedures, represent the company in municipal administrative processes, and liaise with outside counsel, following up on deadlines and deliverables.
• Support litigation and dispute matters with outside counsel and perform other duties as required in the capacity of company attorney.

Required profile

• Valid legal title and a license as an attorney in the Dominican Republic (exequatur), active member of the Colegio de Abogados de la República Dominicana.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in corporate, commercial/contracts and/or real estate law and administrative processes.
• Knowledge of telecommunications is a plus; bilingual Spanish and English is preferred.
• Organizational skills, knowledge of local regulations, ability to work under pressure, availability to respond to urgent requests and to travel within the territory.
• Commitment to confidentiality and high professional ethics.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Legal technology platforms and legal research databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.